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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The pilot involved in the fatal crash of a small sightseeing plane in Alaska reported fog and rain in the area, but an investigator said Friday that it is too soon to say if weather was the cause of the accident. “You want to do a thorough investigation and it takes time to complete a thorough investigation,” National Transportation Safety Board investigator Brice Banning said. Banning said he interviewed the pilot Thursday and was told there was fog along mount... Full story
Former Petersburg Medical Center Business Office Manager Ramona Thompson has accused PMC administration of violating the Alaska Whistleblower Act along with other serious infractions dealing with Medicare contracts and billing office errors that could cost PMC more than $3 million in fines. Thompson prepared a statement to be read to the PMC Hospital Board during its regular meeting May 23 and was terminated only five minutes prior to this meeting. “It was well known that I had prepared a report to be read to the board,” Thompson said. “Minutes... Full story
Newly sworn Petersburg Police Officer, Jim Kerr, arrived in Petersburg from Arizona June 3 and is settling into the community with his wife, Tina, and their two sons Nathan and Caleb. Kerr served as a police officer in Kingman, Ariz. for nine years and said Alaska would be the only place he would move to. “I never wanted to live anywhere else,” Kerr said. “If I was to leave Arizona, then I would go to Alaska.” Kerr just happened to search through the Police One classifieds and found the positio... Full story
June 14, 1913 – Mr. and Mrs. Barkdull returned last Tuesday and brought back with them a very credible certificate of their prowess as hunters in the way of a large bear pelt. In speaking of their experience, Mrs. Barkdull-for it was Mrs. Barkdull who did the killing- said that when the bear appeared on the scene and noticed the hunters, it presumably and instantly got into its head that its picture was wanted, for it immediately reared up and displayed a white spot on its breast which gave Mrs. Barkdull a clear point of attack and which, with...
A pod of 7 Orca whales, including a juvenile, hunted for salmon along a tide rip near Beacon Point last Sunday afternoon. The group later continued west along the Kupreanof shoreline. Humpback whale sightings also are increasing as the mammals migrate back to Frederick Sound and other parts of Southeast following their winter stay in the waters around Maui, Hawaii. Twelve humpbacks were sighted the same day....
The Tonka Timber Sales Logging Project was contracted in September 2012 and the work commenced on two projects in Feb. 2013. “Two different projects came from the original notice of intent in 2008,” United States Forest Service District Ranger Jason Anderson said. “These projects were the sort yard and the actual timber sale contract.” The sort yard project is an area for upland log storage above the existing ramp and dock at Tonka. This contract was finished in late April. As that project was ending the timber sale contract began and continu...
Pennies for Patients fundraiser total To the Editor: We have just received the grand total from our “Pennies for Patients” fundraising drive this spring, and are pleased to announce that Stedman Elementary students earned $1,240.41 to send to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to support ongoing cancer research. Way to go, Stedman Elementary students and the community of Petersburg. A big thanks to the Stedman Elementary student council for organizing this important fundraising activity in our school. Erica Kludt-Painter, Principal Con...
June 5 An individual was reported banging on a door trying to force it open on Sing Lee Alley. Officers responded to a call regarding harassment. June 6 Vehicle keys were stolen by a pick pocket on N. Nordic Drive. June 7 Vandalism to a truck was reported on Birch Street. Department of Transportation reported a boat and trailer parked in an unauthorized zone on the Float Plane Dock. Someone was trying to enter a residence without knocking on N. Nordic Drive. June 8 Joshua Franklin, 25, was arrested by Alaska State Troopers on a warrant on Sing...
I would like to thank the EMTs that responded to the 911 call in May when my husband needed help because he was barely breathing and unresponsive and turning blue. I am so thankful that they responded as fast as they did. Two police officers arrived first and began CPR on him right away and they did a great job. Police Officers Bruce Westre and Jared Popp kept my husband alive until the EMTs arrived and those few minutes were a big deal and was a huge part in saving him. Once the EMTs arrived they got right to work on my husband. They all did...
June 6 Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Harlan F. Freeman, age 75, of Petersburg while commercial trolling in Frederick Sound. Investigation revealed Freeman was in possession of a King Salmon under 28 inches in length. The fish was seized and donated to a charity. Freeman was issued a summons to appear in Petersburg District Court....
June 11 Nicholas Cody Hendry, 21, appeared before Magistrate Desiree Burrell for a felony first appearance on the charge of second degree assault and injury with a weapon. A public defender was appointed. Bail was set at $5,000 cash only performance bond and a preliminary hearing has been set for June 21, 2013. Eric L. Yancey, 53, appeared before Magistrate Burrell for an arraignment on the charges of transporting big game hunt without a license and outfitting or advertising game hunting without a license. Yancey entered a plea of not guilty...
Despite the road construction, and mess in downtown the first First Friday Art Walk of the season was well attended. Miele Gallery and Framing hosted a show featuring Lu Grauel’s original watercolors. The Wild Celery Framing Studio and Eclectic Gallery displayed painted silk scarves, wraps and wall art by Theresa Vanaken of Coffman Cove. The Fabric Basket featured a quilt that is sponsored by the 8th Annual Alaska State Shop Hop. “We are looking forward to a wonderful summer season,” Fabri...
The Petersburg Chamber of Commerce has sponsored the new Rain Game Classic for residents to predict the correct annual rainfall in Petersburg. “This was suggested to our Chamber of Commerce Director Sally Dwyer by a member of the community,” Rain Game Classic Committee member Cate Kowalski said. “Sally brought it to our attention and here we are.” The game will be conducted along the same line as the Nenana Ice Classic. “We wanted to do something that would be fun and kind of spice up the winter months,” Kowalski stated. “We are hoping that t...
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — More than 200 scientists have signed onto a letter asking Congress to enact legislation protecting 1.9 million acres of salmon habitat in this country's largest national forest. The proposal is billed at the “Tongass 77,” referring to the number of watersheds in the Tongass National Forest that would be protected from activities like logging, mine development and road-building. There is currently no bill pending in Congress but the roughly 230 scientists who signed the letter, dated Monday, as well as other activ...
wrangell — The former general manager of Thomas Bay Power Authority is asking the utility’s Board of Commissioners for a severance package that was denied upon termination earlier this year– and has retained legal counsel in order to do so. The Commission terminated Paul Southland as the head of TBPA on April 26 after Commissioner Dave Galla moved to relieve him of his duties. That motion passed 5-2 among the commissioners, with members John Jensen and Robert Larson voting no. Southland, who said at the time he planned on returning to work...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A 64-year-old Fairbanks man was mauled to death by a bear at a remote lake in Alaska's interior, authorities said Friday. The man and a family member were at a cabin at George Lake, about 110 miles southeast of Fairbanks, when the attack occurred Thursday evening. The family member sought shelter inside the cabin and called authorities, Alaska State Troopers spokeswoman Megan Peters said. A troopers helicopter dispatched from Fairbanks was unable to land in the terrain, but a Pavehawk helicopter from Eielson Air Force B...
Amidst the salmon fisheries starting up all across the state, several Alaska crab seasons also get underway each summer. In mid-June, the summer Dungeness crab fishery opens in the Panhandle, as does red king crab at Norton Sound. Those are followed in August by golden kings along the far flung Aleutian Islands, which might soon take the title as Alaska’s largest king crab fishery. Unlike other Bering Sea crab stocks, surveys on golden kings have been limited due to distance and high costs. The deep water stocks have sustained a fishery for 3...
The second Annual Senior Senior Prom was a huge success Friday evening with music and dancing for all in attendance. Mountain View Manor staff in partnership with Petersburg Mental Health Services sponsored the event to bring a little bit of the past back to the residents and citizens of Petersburg who are 65 years of age and older. The soulful sounds of Frank Sinatra and old rock and roll classics of the 1950s resounded through the makeshift ballroom. The 2013 Prom King and Queen were...
President Bob Lynn of CCUB, formerly 'Concerned Citizens of the Unorganized Borough', announces the name of the organization was changed by unanimous vote to 'Concerned Citizens for a Unified Borough'. The change was decided at the June 8, 2013 meeting and will take effect immediately. The name change reflects the desire of the organization to be a part of, and accepted by, the borough as a whole. Robert Lynn President...
